I can't believe it happened! I know we'll all miss our prophet so much...
President Hinckley was a great inspiration to me personally from childhood when
I played the piano for him as a 13-yr. old in the home of Robert Cundick, former
organist. He said I had been 'kissed by the Lord' -- indicated by way of an odd
kiss-like birthmark I've lifelong worn on my forehead and which has always set
me apart. The touching remarks & heart-warming encouragement he sent me off with
have remained uplifting in musical and life-in-general pursuits. Truly, he was a
great man. News of his death shocked me last night and moved me to compose a
piece by the above title in his memory. Anonymous, age 21

I look forward to the words of the funeral service. Today I was just thinking
about how grateful I am for Presiden't Hinckley's life. What a grand legacy he
left. I hope it inspires all of us to make something great out of our lives.
It's up to us.

Thanks President Hinckley for your dedication to spreading the word of God to
all of us. I will forever remember many of the talks you have given and
especially the feelings I have felt as I have listened to the word of God from
your voice.

I remember meeting him in Geneva, Swit. in about 1974 while on my mission.
During a break in meetings he came out of the chapel to visit with the
missionaries. He asked us how we were enjoying our work. He made the comment
as to how much he wished he could join us nearly to tears in bearing testimony
to the truthfulness of the Restoration. He truly missed being able share the
Gospel like the regular missionaries. He was a man that left me feeling that
what I was doing was for the Lord. I look forward to seeing him again.